manchester that this ground @ - @ breaking work was commissioned . to allow it to disappear would be a loss not just of an inspirational artwork but also of the council ' s nerve . " despite go ##rm ##ley ' s plea , removal of b of the bang began in april 2009 . more substantial ho ##arding was erected around the site and demolition firm connell brothers limited began removing the spikes with ox ##ya ##ce ##tyle ##ne cutting equipment . although the council had promised to store the complex central core and legs , these too were cut apart during removal , casting doubt on future prospects for the landmark sculpture ' s return , and in early july 2012 the core was sold
manchester that this ground @ - @ breaking work was commissioned. to allow it to disappear would be a loss not just of an inspirational artwork but also of the council's nerve. " despite gormley's plea, removal of b of the bang began in april 2009. more substantial hoarding was erected around the site and demolition firm connell brothers limited began removing the spikes with oxyacetylene cutting equipment. although the council had promised to store the complex central core and legs, these too were cut apart during removal, casting doubt on future prospects for the landmark sculpture's return, and in early july 2012 the core was sold